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Published: 7 April 2017

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Well, this certainly is the most inappropriate Haggadah for Passover – Eddy Portnoy – The Forward 03.04.17
The earliest recorded parody of the Haggadah is from 13th century Spain. But beginning in the late 19th century, Yiddish parodies of the Haggadah began to appear in larger numbers and the invented tradition of Haggadah parody took off.

Sarah Silverman slams occupation in Passover Haggadah: 'Jews know bitterness of oppression' – Judy Maltz – Haaretz 03.04.17
From Trump to refugees to police brutality – how are this year's new Haggadahs different from others? In a word: politics.

Google Exodus - Passover movie – AishVideo [2:17]

PHOTOS: ‘Bnei Menashe’ prepare matzah for Pesach in Northeast India – The Yeshiva World 02.04.17

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